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Patrick Rees: Missing Piece Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Pat Rees shares his new single “Missing Piece,” a song about finding your way back home after getting a little lost along the way. Written from a place of reflection, “Missing Piece” looks back on chasing the wrong things, leaving parts of yourself behind, and the people who help remind you who you are. It’s about realizing that sometimes the things we spend years searching for are found in the moments, places, and co

Loch Nisse Monster: How Many Ways Can You Let a Woman Down? How Many Ways Can You Let a Woman Down? is the lead single from the upcoming deluxe album Forensis (Solved). Where Forensis explored a breakup through the metaphor of investigating a crime scene, Forensis (Solved) follows what comes after; the evidence has been examined, the case is closed, and only the memories remain. Inspired by the stories and rumours that surface months after a relationship ends, the song balanc

Hannah Green: Little Bit Different Hannah Green's new single, "Little Bit Different," reflects the feeling of returning home after having spent time away, and noticing how the places and people you love have changed since you were last there. Through those changes, the song captures the realization that perhaps you, too, are a little bit different. Click here for more info

Cameron Nickerson: Coffee & Sleeping Pills Following the breakout success of his debut contemporary bluegrass album, "The Wagon", Nova Scotia's Cameron Nickerson returns with his latest single, "Coffee and Sleeping Pills." A fast-paced, no-nonsense bluegrass burner, Coffee and Sleeping Pills captures the grind of working a day job you can't stand while trying to stay awake through endless shift work. Click here for more info

In this episode, we chat with musician, booking agent and grant-writer, Sage McBride. Drawing on her experience as both a touring artist and industry professional, Sage shares practical advice on everything from tour routing and self-booking to writing stronger grant applications. We also talk about what makes a showcase stand out, why live videos matter, and how collaboration can open new doors for artists. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Connec

Dean Workman: Nothing to Prove Australian-born, Ontario-based folk singer-songwriter Dean Workman has released his new single, “Nothing to Prove.” Rooted in lived experience, plainspoken honesty, and the quiet wisdom that comes with time, the song carries the reflective, personal tone that runs through much of Dean’s writing. The song was recorded at Lincoln County Social Club in Toronto, engineered and produced by John Dinsmore, and mastered by Phil Demetro. It follows Dean’

Marky Weinstock & Friends @ Hillside Festival Saturday, July 18 - 1:00 PM Rainbow Stage Hillside Festival - Guelph, ON Marky Weinstock & Friends are excited to be performing at this year's Hillside Festival! Join us for an interactive, music-filled adventure for the whole family in the beautiful setting of Guelph Lake Island. With incredible artists, hands-on activities, delicious food, and fun all weekend long, Hillside is one of Canada's most beloved summer festivals. Come

In this episode, we chat with Chris Frayer, the Artistic Director of Winnipeg Folk Festival. We get into the evolution of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and what it takes to build a lasting music festival. Chris also shares insights from his decades in the industry, including how he approaches artist booking, balancing emerging and established artists, and creating meaningful experiences for audiences. Listen to Refolkus: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Don’t miss Winn

Liv Wade: Fur Queen Out now is the latest EP by Liv Wade, Fur Queen! Fur Queen is a 5-song folk/alt country collection, the title track being a story about Liv's birth mother and her life as a "Fur Queen" as part of the Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival. When Liv first started searching for her birth family, she had no idea about the festival or what or who a "Fur Queen" was. This pushed Liv to discover further information about her Metis heritage. She travelled to The Pas

The Big Bad Jug Band: Two Shows in Montreal The Big Bad Jug Band is heading to Montreal for a weekend of shows with Allison Wonderband! Saturday, July 18 - 9:00 pm w/ Jaguardini Quai des Brumes - Montreal, QC $20/PWYC https://facebook.com/events/s/jaguardini-big-bad-jug-band-al/27467643236220482/ Sunday, July 19 - 2:30 pm Turbo Haus - Montreal, QC $15/PWYC/NOTAFLOF https://www.facebook.com/events/2104920203772050/ THE BIG BAD JUG BAND is a psychedelic jug band from Orill